The First United States Flag

The First Official United States Flag: This 13-Star Flag became the Official United
States Flag on June14th, 1777 and is the result of the congressional
action that took place on that date. Much evidence exists pointing to Congressman
Francis Hopkinson as the person responsible for
its design.The only President to serve under this flag was
George Washington
(1789-1797). This Flag was to last for a period of 18 years.

Each star and stripe represented a Colony of which there were thirteen, united
nearly one year earlier by the Declaration of Independence. The thirteen Colonies are listed
below with the date that each ratified the Constitution and became a State.